Everton May Return Armando Broja to Chelsea in exchange for a Midfield Reinforcement.
Everton consider ending Armando Broja’s loan early due to injury, potentially swapping him for Chelsea midfielders Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall or Carney Chukwuemeka.
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Daily Mail
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Steve Worrell
Everton, struggling with injuries and seeking midfield reinforcements, are contemplating sending on-loan striker Armando Broja back to Chelsea. Broja, sidelined with a significant ankle injury, has struggled for fitness since joining Everton. In exchange, Everton are exploring the possibility of signing Chelsea midfielders Dewsbury-Hall or Chukwuemeka to bolster their squad. Manager David Moyes faces mounting challenges, including another major injury blow with Dwight McNeil likely requiring knee surgery.
- Armando Broja’s Loan Issues:
- Broja has played only 179 minutes for Everton due to ongoing fitness problems.
- Suffered an ankle injury during the FA Cup match against Peterborough, sidelining him for three months.
- Potential Swap with Chelsea:
- Everton could return Broja to Chelsea and bring in a midfielder, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Carney Chukwuemeka as targets.
- Dewsbury-Hall, a £30m signing, and Chukwuemeka have struggled for game time under Enzo Maresca.
- Midfield Reinforcements Needed:
- David Moyes is seeking energetic players to improve Everton’s midfield amid McNeil’s injury setback.
- McNeil is expected to miss significant time, potentially requiring surgery.
- Everton’s Current Challenges:
- Despite a morale-boosting win against Tottenham, Everton remain in a precarious position in the relegation battle.
- Moyes is optimistic about Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s recent form, describing him as regaining "the eye of the tiger."
- Transfer Window Timeline:
- Decisions on Broja’s loan and new signings may come closer to the window's closure.
Everton’s squad challenges and pursuit of Chelsea reinforcements highlight the crucial role the transfer window will play in their battle for Premier League survival.
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Steve, Co-founder of The 1905 Club, created the platform to provide honest, clickbait-free Chelsea FC content. He worked at Stamford Bridge from 2013 to 2016 with a Champions League sponsor. His first Chelsea match was a 1-0 win at Leeds in 2000, and his favourite was the epic 2012 Champions League game against Napoli.
